Category Archives: Full Fact

A misleading clip circulating online wrongly claims to show a prisoner swap between the US and Russia on 1 August.Source

A picture is being shared widely online with a misleading claim it depicts farmers at a beach in Dover attempting to stop small boats.Source

But ex-PMs can claim up to £115,000 a year for expenses incurred during their public duties in their capacity as a former prime minister.Source

Staffordshire Police says no stabbings were reported to police, despite videos fuelling speculation on social media.Source

The last time GPs as a group took collective action was 1964, but some GPs took part in industrial action over pensions in 2012.Source

There is not enough evidence for cannabis oil as a treatment for cancer. B17 can be toxic and also has not been shown to be an effective treatment for cancer.Source

After the attack social media became a hotbed of false claims about the identity of the suspect, which many people believe stoked unrest.Source

Merseyside Police have not identified the suspect, but say a name being shared on social media is not correct.Source

A post suggesting the team spelt out a message in reference to hostages held following the Hamas-led assault on Israel last October has been shared online.Source

A clip is being shared on social media with false claims it shows Christians protesting after the Olympics opening ceremony.Source

A claim being shared online says that the new French government has proposed a 90% tax rate on income over €400,000 —but there is currently no ‘French government’ as such, following recent elections.Source